An hour later.
Under the Buddha Child's care, Leng Xue had recovered considerably, and color gradually returned to his face. However, he still had not fully awakened.
His brows suddenly furrowed, his hands lightly clenched, and a strange dream abruptly formed in his mind. In the dream, he slowly woke up on a bed.
"Where... is this? How did I end up here?"
Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside the door. "If you're awake, come out and meet me!"
Leng Xue was slightly taken aback. He had not expected anyone else to be here. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to meet them. After all, this person could be considered his savior.
Leng Xue then walked outside. Before him stood a strange bamboo forest, its bamboo entirely black and exceedingly eerie.
A fierce wind swept through the surroundings, making the entire bamboo grove sway and emit low, rumbling sounds. They were not crisp as one might expect, but dull and oppressive.
Suddenly, a figure slowly approached Leng Xue. The unexpected apparition gave him a fright. The figure was broad and powerful, yet his face was completely blurred.
No matter how Leng Xue looked, he could not make out the man's face. The man walked toward him step by step, then in an instant appeared directly before him.
Leng Xue's heart jolted. He had not seen how this man had reached his side at all. The man looked down at him and slowly said, "You have fallen too deeply into demonic corruption and nearly plunged into the abyss!"
Leng Xue's expression hardened. He clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior, for saving my life. May I know your honored name? I will repay this debt a thousandfold in the future!"
The man shook his head without answering